Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra

Penn Youth Orchestra Ensembles are open to students who will be entering 3rd-12th grade.
Now accepting video auditions for the 2022-2023 Season      Rolling Auditions throughout the summer
All applications must submit an online audition registration form, upload the audition video to YouTube and share the link.
Video Audition Requirements

• Two Scales ( by Memory)
• ​Two contrasting movement/section of a solo work, concerto or sonata ( about 2-3 min each piece )

AUDITION VIDEO RECORDING

• Your full video should not exceed 10 minutes.
• The entirety of your audition should be recorded in one single, unedited video without an accompanist. You may not use a previously recorded performance.
• Be sure to record your audition in the order listed above: Scales and Solo. You may not edit, cut, splice, or otherwise alter your performance. Picture must remain stationary: no panning, zooming, multiple cameras, fading in/out.
• Please state your name ,scales and pieces you will be presenting. ​
• Each ensemble has limited spots open so we encourage you to submit your video and registration form as soon as possible. 
• Please contact us via email  pennyouthorchestra@gmail.com if there are any questions. 

Tuition is non refundable.

2022-2023 Season: 
Fall Session:  September 11-Novmber 13
Spring Session: January 29-April 23
( Snow day: March 19, Spring break: April 2 & 9, 2023)
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​Penn Petit Ensemble : Sunday at 5:30-6:30pm
Penn Youth Strings: Sunday at 6-7:30pm
Penn Elite Strings: Sunday at 6:30-8pm
​Rehearsal Location: 
Paoli Community Church 
33 Lancaster Ave, Paoli PA 19301